LEICESTER boss Peter Taylor seems to be losing patience with Coventry over John Hartson.

Taylor has tabled two bids for the Welsh international, neither of which have come close to Sky Blues' chairman Bryan Richardson's valuation of the player.

And now Taylor has made it clear that his latest offer will be his last.

Taylor said: "We'll pay #3.5million, take it or leave it. There have not been any further moves since we offered #3.5million.

"Our first offer was #1million plus taking over the bits and pieces Coventry had agreed with Wimbledon.

"Our second was a straight #3.5million. There will be no more cash from us at the moment because I don't think we've got it.

"I haven't put a limit on how long I'm prepared to wait for Hartson. But as you'd expect, I have a list with another one or two players on it."

Taylor's comments could increase the likelihood of Hartson staying at Coventry, as the #3.5million Leicester bid is still half the #7million Richardson has stated he wants for the striker.

But Hartson himself is likely to have a big say on the issue and City might be advised to make #3.5million on the deal than be left with an unhappy and demotivated player for a tough Nationwide season ahead.